"The fireworks displays on Sydney New Year's Eve bring the city alive, creating an atmosphere and experience for Sydneysiders and visitors alike that is simply priceless.”

Sydney New Year's Eve also builds on the City's Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision to develop our City into one of the world's most creative and culturally vibrant cities.

For a safe and enjoyable 2009 Sydney New Year's Eve:

-Pick a vantage point and be aware that popular areas fill up quickly
-Plan ahead if you're heading to the Harbour foreshore and take public transport
-Remember not to take glass to the event and place rubbish into bins provided
-To get the full multimedia Sydney New Year's Eve experience, tune your radio to 104.1 2Day FM to hear the synchronised fireworks soundtracks
-People at home won't miss out with Channel 9 broadcasting the fireworks spectacular live from 8.30pm and again at 11.30pm.